2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE oil level

May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-1-1
Climate Control (12.00)
Contents
Body Ventilation (12.01) ...................................... 12-1-2Air Intake & Distribution System............................ 1-2 Air Intake Actuator ................................................. 1-3
Air Mix Actuator .................................................... 1-3
Airflow Mode Actuator........................................... 1-4
Heater System (12.02) ......................................... 12-2-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 2-1 RHD/LHD Heater Unit (Including ECU)-Renew...... 2-1
Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03) ................ 12-3-1
Major Components................................................. 3-2 Refrigerant System ................................................. 3-3
Storing Refrigerant ................................................. 3-4
Handling Insufficient Refrigerant Level ................... 3-4
Handling Compressor Oil....................................... 3-4
Refrigeration Cycle................................................. 3-4
Specifications.......................................................... 3-5 Refrigerant and Lubricant ....................................... 3-5
Capacities .............................................................. 3-5
Torque Figures ....................................................... 3-5
Diagnostics ............................................................. 3-6 Electrical Connectors.............................................. 3-6
DTC Inspection ...................................................... 3-7
Single Fault Codes.................................................. 3-7
Multiple Fault Codes .............................................. 3-8
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-9 Connections .......................................................... 3-9
Recovery................................................................ 3-9
Evacuation ........................................................... 3-10
Charging .............................................................. 3-10
A/C System Testing............................................... 3-11
Leaks ................................................................... 3-12
System Pressure Fault Classification ...................... 3-12
Maintenance ......................................................... 3-13 Condenser-Renew ............................................... 3-13
Air Conditioning Compressor-Renew ................... 3-13
Blower Assembly-Renew ...................................... 3-14
Compressor to Condenser Tube
Assembly-Renew.................................................. 3-14
Troubleshooting ................................................... 3-16

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
Storing Refrigerant
Handling Insufficient Refrigerant Level
Handling Compressor Oil
Refrigeration Cycle
Operation
1. The Compressor (1) dr aws low pressure, low
temperature, refrigerant vapour from the evaporator (5)
and compresses it, raising th e refrigerant pressure and
temperature.
2. This high pressure, hot, refrigerant vapour enters the condenser (2), where it is cooled by the flow of ambient
air and changes state into a cooler, high pressure liquid.
3. From the condenser, the liqu id passes into the receiver
drier (3) which has three functions:
• Removes moisture from the refrigerant using a desiccant
• Filters the refrigerant to remove system contaminants
• Stores the refrigerant to cope with varying system refrigerant demands
4. The filtered liquid refrigerant, still at high pressure, then enters the expansion valve (4). Here it passes through a
controlled orifice and emerges as an atomised liquid
spray. This has the effect of reducing the refrigerant
pressure and temperature. The cold refrigerant spray
now flows into the evaporator (5).
5. As refrigerant passes through the evaporator core, it cools the incoming airflow. Heat is absorbed by the
refrigerant, during this process and it once again changes
state, from an atomised cool liquid into a vapour. The
refrigerant vapour then returns to the compressor for the
cycle to be repeated.
An automatic safety valve is incorporated in the compressor,
which will open if the system pressure rises above 41 bar.
The valve will reseat when the pressure drops below 27,6
bar. When the safety valve is open, the compressor will 'free
Warning
The refrigerant container is highly pressurized. If it is subjected to high heat, it could explode, scattering metal fragments and liquid refrigerant that can
seriously injure personnel. Store refrigerant at
temperatures below 40
oC (104 oF).
Caution
If an insufficient refrigerant level is detected while
troubleshooting, do not char ge (add) the refrigerant.
Because an accurate amount of refrigerant cannot be
determined from the pressure indicated on the
recovery / recycling / rechar ging unit, never charge the
refrigerant.
Caution
If there is too much or to o little refrigerant from the
refilling, there may be secondary problems such as
damage to the refrigerant cycl e parts, or a decrease of
cooling performance. Therefore, if it is determined that the refrigerant level is insufficient, completely remove refrigerant from the refriger ant cycle and refill with
refrigerant to the specified amount.
Caution
Use only ND8 compressor oil for this vehicle. Using a PAG oil other than DENSO OIL8 compressor oil will damage the A/C compressor.
Caution
Do not spill the ND8 compressor oil on the vehicle. A drop of compressor oil on the vehicle surface can
damage the paint work. If oil gets on the vehicle, wipe it off immediately.
Caution
ND8 compressor oil has a high moisture absorption
efficiency. If moisture mixe s with the compressor oil,
the refrigerant system could be damaged. Ensure caps
are installed immediately afte r using the compressor oil
or removing refrigerant system parts to prevent moisture absorption.

 
 


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Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 13-1-3
Information and Warning Lamps
Name / FunctionDescriptionSymbolInput SignalPower
On Check
General Warning
– Amber/Red Controlled internally by the DIM. It is used in conjunction with
several text messages to indicate information to the driver. Internal
SRS (Airbag) Controlled externally by the SRS module and indicates a fault in the SRS module. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
High Engine
Coolant Temp. This tell tale is controlled internally by the DIM. Activated
when the engine coolant temperature signal from the CAN bus
reaches a pre defined value. (The
actual symbol is not lit, only
the red LED.) CAN
DSC Controlled externally by the ABS/DSC module. Indicates when the system is in operation or when it is turned off. The tell tale
is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
ABS Controlled externally by th e ABS/DSC module. Indicates a
fault in the ABS system. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Rear Fog Lights Controlled externally by the SRS module. Indicates that the
rear fog lights are turned on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Seat Belts Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the seat belts are not fastened properly. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Brake (General) Controlled externally by either the CEM or the ABS / DSC module. It indicates low brake fluid level, brake fault and park
brake. The tell tale is triggered by two low side inputs or a CAN
signal. Low side x 2
and
CAN Ye s ( 5 S e c o n d s )
Side Lights Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the side lights
are on. High side
Oil Pressure Controlled exte rnally by the PCM. Indicates low oil pressure.
The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Battery Charge Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the alternator
is no longer charging the battery properly. The tell tale is
triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Fuel Level Low Controlled internally by the DIM. Activated when the fuel level drops below a pre defined value. The fuel information is
provided from the CAN bus. The symbol is not lit, only the
amber LED. CAN
Turn Left/Right Controlled externally by th e CEM. The tell tale is triggered by a
CAN signal. CAN
High Beam Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the high beam is switched on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN
Check Engine Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates a fault in the engine management system. The te ll tale is not connected to
the microprocessor. Low side
Tyre Pressure Controlled by the DIM. In dicates a low or rapid change in the
tyre pressure or a tyre pressure monitoring system fault. Low side Yes (5 Seconds)
Not Used
PATS Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates key acceptance status. Low side

Maintenance Schedules
Appendix & Glossary20-1-12 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance Schedules
1000mls
1500km
3 months10000mls
16000km
12 months20000mls
32000km
24 months
Pre-maintenance
x x x Pre-Maintenance Road Test Evaluation.
x x x Install vehicle protection kit and wing covers.
x x x Check Bulletins/Field Service Actions/Recall Status.
Fluids, Filters and Leaks Checks x - - Check/top-up engine oil level.- x x Renew engine oil and filter. Clean sump filters.
x x x Check for engine oil leaks. Every 48,000km
(30,000 miles)/3 Years Renew air cleaner elements.
Every 32,000km
(20,000 miles)/2 Years Renew air cleaner elements - extreme environments.
x x - Check transaxle for leaks.
Every
32,000km (20,000
miles)/3 Ye a r s Every
96,000km (60,000
miles)/6 Ye a r s Every
160,000km (100,000
miles)/10 years Check/top-up transaxle oil levels.
Every 64,000km
(40,000 miles)/4 Years Renew transaxle oil and clean filter.
Every 160,000km
(100,000 miles)/5 Years Renew engine coolant-ensure 50/50 concentration.
x x x Check/top-up engine coolant.
x x x Check for fuel leaks. Every 2 Years Renew brake/clutch fluid.
- x x Check/top-up brake/clutch fluid reservoir.
x x x Check power steering system for leaks.
x x x Check brake hoses, pipes and unions for leaks.
x x x Check suspension dampers for leaks.
x x x Top-up windscreen/headlamp washer reservoir.
x x x Check exhaust system for leaks.
x x x Check A/C system for leaks. - - x Renew pollen filter.
x x x Check/top-up power steering fluid.

AML EOBD System Operation Summary

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X P0310 Cylinder #10 Misfire Detected
X P0311 Cylinder #11 Misfire Detected
X P0312 Cylinder #12 Misfire Detected
X P0316 Misfire Monitor Disabled; unable to Learn Trigger Wheel Profile
X P0320 Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit
P0325 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit
X P0340 Camshaft Position Sens or (CMP) Circuit Malfunction
X P0351 Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
X P0352 Ignition Coil B Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
X P0353 Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
X P0354 Ignition Coil D Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
X P0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow
X P0403 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Circuit
X P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
X P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
X P0443 Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction
** P0460 Fuel Level (FLI) Sensor Circuit
P0480 Fan 1 Control Circuit Malfunction
P0504 Brake switch A/B correlation (BPS on when BLS is off)
P0505 Idle Air Control System
P0506 Idle Air Control System – RPM Lower Than Expected
P0507 Idle Air Control System – RPM Higher Than Expected
P0571 Brake switch A circuit (BPS failed)
P0602 Powertrain Control Module Programming Error
P0603 Powertrain Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error
P0605 Powertrain Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error
X P0607 Powertrain Control Module Performance
P0610 Powertrain Control Module Vehicle Options Error
P0703 Brake switch B circuit (BLS failed)
X P0720 Output Shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) Circuit Malfunction
P0721 Output Shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) Circuit Range/Performance
P0722 Output Shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) Circuit No Signal
P1000 EOBD System Readiness Test Not Complete
P1001 KOER Test Not Able To Complete, KOER Aborted
P1100 Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P1112 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Circuit Intermittent
P1116 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Out of Self Test Range
P1117 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P1125 Throttle Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
P1127 Exhaust Temperature Out of Range – O2 sensor tests not completed
P1128 Upstream HO2S Sensors Swapped
P1129 Downstream HO2S Sensors Swapped
X P1130 Lack of Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Switches, Adaptive Fuel at Limit
X P1131 Lack of Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Switches, Sensor Indicates Lean
X P1132 Lack of Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Switches, Sensor Indicates Rich
P1246 Alternator Load Input
P1260 Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilised
P1270 Engine RPM or Vehicle Speed Limiter Reached
X P1285 Cylinder Head OverTemperature Condition
X P1299 Cylinder Head over Temperature Protection Active
P1408 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Out of Self Test Range

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2009 MY EOBD DocumentationAston Martin/Ford Confidential
Component/ System Fault Code Monitor Strategy
Description Malfunction Criteria Threshold Parameter Secondary Parameters Entry Parameters Time Required DTC
StorageMIL Illumin-
ation
Ratio of PIP events to
spark events seen 1 to 1 (To pass test) Increment fault counter by
20 on each event. Set
code when counter
exceeds 200 N/A
PCM able to determine
coil Yes
Above neutral torque axis See RPM/Load Table FNMISOK_97: Monitor
disabled when less than
0.5
Difference between actual
and desired rpm > -200 rpm
Engine coolant temp -40 deg C
(> -40 deg F)
Time with solenoid at limit > 5 sec Time since engine start > 60 sec
Fuel control Closed loop
Idle state At idle
Difference between actual
and desired rpm > 100 rpm
Engine coolant temp -40 deg C
(> -40 deg F)
Time with solenoid at limit > 5 sec Time since engine start > 60 sec
Fuel control Closed loop
Idle state At idle
Vehicle ID block not
programmed P1639 VID block not programmed
with tire/axle ratio Time with error present > 0 sec
NoneNoneContinuous Footnote a) Footnote c)
VID Block checksum P0602 VID block checksum test failedTime with error present > 0 sec
NoneNoneContinuous
KAM Failed / reset P0603 Keep Alive Memory check failed / memory was resetTime with error present > 0 sec
NoneNoneContinuous Footnote a) Footnote c)
RAM memory failed P0604 Random Access Memory test has failed.Time with error present > 0 sec
NoneNoneContinuous Footnote a) Footnote c)
ROM checksum test
failed P0605 Read Only Memory test failed Time with error present > 0 sec
NoneNoneContinuous Footnote a) Footnote c)
CPU Fault detected P0607 General fault with the CPU has been detectedTime with error present > 0 sec
NoneNoneContinuous
Keep Alive Memory
Power Input P1633 KAM power input voltage too
low/open circuit Time with error present > 20 sec
NoneNoneContinuous Footnote k) Footnote i)
Vehicle Speed
Sensor P0500 Invalid / missing data from
BCM BCM reports VSS failure
OR no data on CAN bus1
Time after start >2 secondsContinuous Footnote a) Footnote c)
Commanded duty cycle on
or full-off >=0.5 * 100 % or = 0%
Signal circuit voltage Refer to Appendix for threshold calculation
Time with circuit
malfunction > 5 sec
P0330 Bank1
Sensor1 Sensor range check
Engine speed>1000rpm
P0325 Bank1
Sensor2 Sensor range check
Engine coolant temp >55degC (131degF)
P130A Bank2
Sensor2 Sensor range check
P130B Bank2
Sensor2 Sensor range check
P0460 (Range
Check) Sensor range check
Sensor input <= 7 or >= 254 A/D
counts w/in a range of
256 A/D counts
P0462 (Low) Circuit Check Sensor input< 7 A/D counts
P0463 (High) Circuit Check Sensor input> 254 A/D counts
Time with sensor out of
range > 30 sec
Sensor rationality check
(Stuck sensor) Compare fuel mass
consumed versus
observed change in gauge
readings (Min. and max.
reading) Fuel consumed (Fuel
consumed and fuel gauge
reading range are both
stored in KAM and reset
after a refuelling event or
DTC storage)> 10 %
"Fuel consumed" is
continuously calculated based
on PCM fuel pulse width
summation as a percent of
fuel tank capacity Fuel consumed (%) -
Range of fuel gauge
readings (%)
> 0.125 * 100 %
threshold at fuel tank
fill from 15% to 85%
Fuel consumed (%) -
Range of fuel gauge
readings (%) > 0.054 + 0.125 * 100
% threshold if tank
overfilled (> 85%)
Fuel consumed (%) -
Range of fuel gauge
readings (%) > 0.175 + 0.125 * 100
% threshold if tank on
reserve (< 15%)
Change in fuel level > 0.1925*100% Fuel level on the data bus N/A
Number of intermittent
events > 5
I/M Readiness Number of driving cycles
to clear I/M readiness flag
at extreme ambient
conditions > 1 driving cycle(s) Footnote e)
Footnote a)
Footnote c)
Footnote a) Footnote j) Footnote e)
Fuel Level Input
Noisy Continuous Footnote a)
Continuous Footnote a)
P0461
(Rationality) Sensor rationality check
(Noisy sensor)
Fuel Level Input
Stuck
P0460
(Rationality) Continuous
N/A Continuous
Calculated sensor noise
(peak to peak variation)
>0.25
KNKS Sensor
Fuel Level Input Out
Of Range NoneFootnote a) Footnote e)
Vapor Management
Valve Circuit
Malfunction P0443 Circuit continuity test, open or
shorted None
N/A Continuous
11.5< Voltage
Ignition System-
Ignition Coil Primary
Circuit Malfunction
IAC Solenoid
Underspeed Error P0507
P0506
Functional check -
overspeed error
Functional check -
underspeed error
IAC Solenoid
Overspeed Error
Footnote a) Footnote c)
Continuous
P0351
P0352
P0353
P0354
P0355
P0356
P0357
P0358
Rationality check
Continuous Footnote a) Footnote c)
Battery Voltage
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Aston Martin V12 Family
2009 MY V12 Family EOBDincl. V12 Vantage
Aston Martin/Ford Confidential
Component/ System Fault Code Monitor Strategy
Description Malfunction Criteria Threshold Parameter Secondary Parameters Entry Parameters Time Required DTC
StorageMIL Illumin-
ation
P0351(Coil A) Ratio of PIP events to
spark events seen 1 to 1 (To pass test) Battery voltage
> 11.0 volts or < 18.0 volts Continuous Footnote a) Footnote c)
P0352(Coil B) PCM able to determine
coil Yes
P0353(Coil C)
P0354(Coil D)
P0355(Coil E)
P0356(Coil F) Functional check -
overspeed error Difference between actual
and desired rpm> -200 rpm
Engine coolant temp -7 deg C (> 20 deg F)
Time since engine start > 100 sec
Time with solenoid at limit > 15 sec Fuel controlClosed loop
Idle state At idle
Difference between actual
and desired rpm > 100 rpm
Engine coolant temp -7 deg C (> 20 deg F)
Closed loop MAF
correction > 4.5 g/sec
(> 0.6 lbs/min)Time since engine start > 100 sec
Time with solenoid at limit > 10 sec Fuel controlClosed loop
Idle state At idle
Vehicle Speed
Sensor P0500 Functional check - operational Evaluates CAN source VS > 3 mph
> 4 secondsVehicle moving
Commanded dutycycle on
or full-off >=0.135 * 100 % or =
0%None
N/A Continuous Footnote a) Footnote e)
Signal circuit voltage Refer to Appendix for threshold calculation
Time with circuit
malfunction > 5 sec
P0460 (Range
Check) Sensor input
<= 7 or >= 254 A/D
counts w/in a range of
256 A/D counts
P0462 (Low) < 7 A/D counts
P0463 (High) > 254 A/D counts
Time with sensor out of
range > 30 sec N/A
Continuous Footnote a) Footnote j)
Fuel Level Input Out
Of Range Sensor range check
None
Vapor Management
Valve Circuit
Malfunction
P0443 Circuit continuity test, open or
shorted Footnote a) Footnote c)
IAC Solenoid
Underspeed Error P0506 Functional check -
underspeed error Continuous
IAC Solenoid
Overspeed Error
P0507
Continuous Footnote a) Footnote c)
Ignition System-
Ignition Coil Primary
Circuit Malfunction
Rationality check
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